Town of Corte Madera

Did you know Corte Madera was in the news? Were you aware of the upcoming E-Waste Recycling Event and EV Car Show? If you would like more details on these happenings and more, make sure to read the Corte Madera Chronicles: Weekly e-News for June 18, 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/tcmmail.org/corte-madera-e-news-061821

Customers who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can now find new and updated information and web resources on various programs available to those who are behind on their bills and/or needing financial assistance due to the ongoing pandemic by going to pge.com/covid19. For a complete toolkit containing information on all of the available programs, please use the following link: https://www.townofcortemadera.org//View/6471/PGandE-Toolkit

In March 2020, the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority was created after the Measure C ballot measure passed. There is a low-income senior parcel tax exemption ...available to homeowners who meet certain criteria. YOU MUST RE-APPLY EVERY YEAR. Visit www.marinwildfire.org/senior-exemption to find out more and apply. Applications must be received or postmarked by June 30, 2021 to be considered for the 2021-22 tax year. #MarinMeasureC #MarinCounty FIRESafe MARIN

Join Marin Clean Energy on Saturday, June 19th from 2pm to 5pm at the Bon Air Center - Parking lot in front of Wells Fargo, 100 Bon Air Shopping Ctr, Larkspur, CA 94904 for an EV Car Show where you’ll see dozens of electric vehicles, meet owners, ask questions. This event is LIVE and IN PERSON! See models such as: - Volkswagen ID.4 - Volvo XC 40 Recharge - Polestar 2... - Audi E-tron - Tesla Models 3 and Y - Porsche Taycan - Ford Mustang Mach-E - Chevy Bolt - Hyundai Kona - Kia Niro - Honda Clarity Learn how to switch to electric and: - Save money - Charge at home and on the road - Use your EV during a power outage - Get the scoop from EV drivers, and find the EV that’s right for you! The event is FREE and open to the public. COVID regulations apply. Masks required to sit in vehicles. For more information on this event, please click the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ev-car-show-tickets-1572973134

Fire experts Jack Cohen, Steve Quarles, and Todd Lando participated in a webinar hosted by FIRESafe Marin where they spoke about the ignition zone around your home, misconceptions about wildfire, current research and science behind building ignitability. And, practical, hands-on steps homeowners can take to determine a home's vulnerabilities to wildfire. If you are interested in watching last night's webinar, please click on the video below.

Please see the information below regarding rental assistance.

Marin Graduates to Tier 2 COVID-19 Status. The move from Tier 1 or widespread risk status to the less restrictive Tier 2 or substantial risk level is based on consecutive weeks of progress in Marin’s COVID-19 case statistics. To read the official press release which contains complete information, please click on the following link: https://www.marincounty.org///hhs-covid-movetotier2-022321

Zone 0 - Ground Zero When Protecting Your Home From Embers. FIRESafe Marin is hosting a free webinar, with Guest Speaker Todd Lando from the Central Marin Fire Department, today, February 23, 2021 from 6-7PM. The discussion will be on how to best prepare your home to survive a wildfire with special emphasis on Zone Zero - The Critical First 5-Feet Around Your Home. The presentation can be viewed on Facebook Live or via Zoom at the following link: https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/87382415962. More information on upcoming webinars can be found on the FIRESafe Marin website: https://firesafemarin.org/.

TODAY AT 4PM: Join us for the Community Chat with the Mayor & Town Manager Stay informed on Corte Madera current events, hot topics and community concerns by participating in the Town’s Community Chat hosted by Mayor Eli Beckman and Town Manager Todd Cusimano.

Check out the Corte Madera Chronicles: Weekly e-News for February 19, 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/tcmmail.org/corte-madera-e-news-021921 You will find information on upcoming events regarding fire prevention, multi-family housing design standards, a Caltrans bicycle and pedestrian study and much more.